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7th Dec 2010, 12:24 AM
Thread: 3 phase plugs
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Check out this document -...
Check out this document - http://updates.clipsal.com/ClipsalOnline/Files/Brochures/W0000791.pdf
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Gday Stuart, I installed my Y axis scale on...
Gday Stuart,
I installed my Y axis scale on the left hand side of the saddle for three reasons -
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1st Dec 2010, 08:23 PM
Thread: New lathe stand design
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Ok, ok!
Remember I have already expressed concern over the likelihood of subsidence of the pad under the concrete.
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30th Nov 2010, 12:02 PM
Thread: New lathe stand design
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Digging the floor up will be a very simple...
Digging the floor up will be a very simple operation with the tools I have for the task. The floor is probably 40 years old and I am concerned about the possibility of the pad having settled under...
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30th Nov 2010, 01:38 AM
Thread: New lathe stand design
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New lathe stand design
I have decided to build a new stand for my AL-960B clone, and I would like some advice and suggestions.
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Cheers for the comments/encouragement Dave....
Cheers for the comments/encouragement Dave. :2tsup: I didnt take any photos during the job, so a thread wouldnt be much use I am afraid. Lots of mistakes were made too - I wouldnt want everyone to...
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I took my inspiration for mounting my X-axis...
I took my inspiration for mounting my X-axis scale on a HM-52G from Dave's excellent work/idea:2tsup:, which he has linked to previously in this thread. My mill has a different type of power feed...
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13th Nov 2010, 12:42 AM
Thread: Face plate fix
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Thanks for the offer Dave J. What grade of bar...
Thanks for the offer Dave J. What grade of bar are you going to make the pins out of? How much would you want for a set of three?
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10th Nov 2010, 09:31 PM
Thread: Face plate fix
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For me, next to the Postage heading it says "-...
For me, next to the Postage heading it says "- Read item description or contact seller for details." Then under the photo's Enlarge button is a tab labelled Postage and Payments. Here it states...
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10th Nov 2010, 11:56 AM
Thread: Face plate fix
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The Postage and payments tab for the RDG pins...
The Postage and payments tab for the RDG pins says "Contact the seller for postage costs and services to N. and S. America, Europe, Australia, Japan" I dont think you could hold them to the GBP4 with...
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9th Nov 2010, 09:49 PM
Thread: Face plate fix
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Cheers Stustoys. I knew I forgot something! :doh:...
Cheers Stustoys. I knew I forgot something! :doh: I edited my original post to include the link.
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9th Nov 2010, 12:50 PM
Thread: Face plate fix
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D1-4 Pins
Found this source ages ago for D1-4 pins, but havent got any yet. RDGTOOLS SET OF 3 LATHE BACKPLATE D4 CAMLOCK PINS (eBay item 370372777936 end time 25-Nov-10 16:21:11 AEDST) : Business, Office...
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1st Nov 2010, 09:35 PM
Thread: Layout ink on a granite surface plate
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Welcome to the Forums James! Thanks for your...
Welcome to the Forums James! Thanks for your reply mate. I had put this aside, but your response - and great price - has reminded me - very timely considering the exchange rate too. Cheers!
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1st Nov 2010, 01:43 PM
Thread: More about importing from China
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Stustoys - ya got in before me! I reckon you are...
Stustoys - ya got in before me! I reckon you are right - its not going to be an isolated occurence!
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1st Nov 2010, 01:42 PM
Thread: More about importing from China
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If you are bringing in gear over $1000 that...
If you are bringing in gear over $1000 that wouldnt be the case. Anything over a $1000 needs a Customs Import Declaration to be completed. Regardless of whether it comes in via Post, Sea or Air...
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1st Nov 2010, 12:02 PM
Thread: More about importing from China
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I know what you mean! I have been on the...
I know what you mean! I have been on the receiving end of a few altered invoices - without my knowledge. They have only been low value shipments - way under a $1000 - which begs the question - why do...
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1st Nov 2010, 11:13 AM
Thread: More about importing from China
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If they abolish the $1000 threshold, you would...
If they abolish the $1000 threshold, you would not only be up for GST, you would be up for Import Duty as well. GST is calculated on the the purchase price, plus the Duty, plus the freight, plus the...
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27th Oct 2010, 09:35 PM
Thread: D1-4 Face Plate Wanted - 250mm or 300mm
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D1-4 Face Plate Wanted - 250mm or 300mm
Anybody have an unwanted Faceplate they are happy to part with? Or know of somewhere that sells them at this size?
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27th Oct 2010, 09:30 PM
Thread: Milling feed rates
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Not sure whether you are talking about using...
Not sure whether you are talking about using Indexable Insert Cutters or HSS Cutters, but for Inserts you need to check out the manufacturers recommendations for your Grade of Insert. I use...
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22nd Sep 2010, 12:14 PM
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Still a work in progress. Other things have got...
Still a work in progress. Other things have got in the way - as usual. :((
These "things" are almost done - then it will be finalising the design. I am trying to work out how to collect the oil... -
11th Sep 2010, 02:23 PM
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The guys that supply me the Face and End mills...
The guys that supply me the Face and End mills dont do the arbors. Check out Cater Tools - www.catertools.com. They show some Morse Taper Comb Shell End Mill Arbors, and Shell End Mill Arbors -...
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10th Sep 2010, 07:31 PM
Thread: CNC Mill Limit Switches
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The supplier Dave J provided has good gear - I...
The supplier Dave J provided has good gear - I purchased all the push button and rotary switches I needed to re-wire my lathe 3-phase with VFD from them, and the switches I need to convert my mill to...
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10th Sep 2010, 07:17 PM
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New toys!
Dont you love it when you get home from holiday and your new toys are waiting for you? Now I just have to get on to some of the projects I bought all this stuff for!
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17th Aug 2010, 09:04 PM
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Thanks for the support RayG. :) I am in the...
Thanks for the support RayG. :)
I am in the same situation in regards to system design - I leave for Thailand in 5 days, for 2 weeks. :D
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17th Aug 2010, 12:32 PM
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Answering a question posed in another thread -...
Answering a question posed in another thread - http://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/50mm-face-mill-10-mitsubishi-inserts-cheap-121249/ - I am considering importing this gear for sale in Australia.
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17th Aug 2010, 12:20 PM
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Check the thread for my reply -...
Check the thread for my reply - http://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/one-shot-lube-systems-mills-lathes-121831/. Just trying to keep everything in its proper spot :)
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17th Aug 2010, 01:20 AM
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Dave J - if you have learnt anything about me...
Dave J - if you have learnt anything about me from my posts, then you know I do my homework. I can beat CTC and Yinsheng.:)
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17th Aug 2010, 12:11 AM
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Apologies to eskimo and seafurymike - but I wont...
Apologies to eskimo and seafurymike - but I wont be releasing the companies name to anyone. But I can sell you their tools - I am importing them for re-sale in OZ. :)
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16th Aug 2010, 02:54 AM
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PDI can support more points and is more reliable....
PDI can support more points and is more reliable. Neither of these are a major issue in non-CNC applications IMHO - SLR can take up to 15 Meters, and possibly more, depending on the pump's discharge...
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15th Aug 2010, 08:52 PM
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Dave, thats a good idea about the wick oiler...
Dave, thats a good idea about the wick oiler installed above the Ram ways.
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15th Aug 2010, 04:42 PM
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Attached is a possible layout for a PDI System to...
Attached is a possible layout for a PDI System to suit the HM-52 machines.
It has 8 outputs for Oil Points - 2 on the knee for the Z-axis, 2 on the Y-axis, 2 on the X-axis and 2 on the front of... -
12th Aug 2010, 04:11 PM
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I agree eskimo. And that the knee is used less...
I agree eskimo. And that the knee is used less than the other ways, especially given its relatively small movements normally. I reckon these systems are aimed at CNC machines - which would have a lot...
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12th Aug 2010, 02:09 PM
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For the X,Y and Z-axis I get 42mL/hour - pretty...
For the X,Y and Z-axis I get 42mL/hour - pretty much the same Eskimo. I need to have a closer look at the X-axis though - I am not certain that both horizontal surfaces bear on their counterpart -...
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10th Aug 2010, 11:43 PM
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Stustoys - I got close! Thanks for your...
Stustoys - I got close! Thanks for your explanation of where I went wrong. I have a good mental picture of its workings now. Cheers!
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10th Aug 2010, 09:53 PM
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Trying to work out the operating sequence from...
Trying to work out the operating sequence from Stustoys photos.
It looks like there are two outlet lines in pumpa.jpg. I am guessing these seal into the side of the cylinder because of the... -
10th Aug 2010, 05:39 PM
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Customs couldnt care less - its Quarantine you...
Customs couldnt care less - its Quarantine you have to worry about! :wink: But I think .RC. is right - dirt and vegetation would be more of an issue - bacteria and bugs could be brought in by that...
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10th Aug 2010, 02:53 PM
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When I imported my gear, the supplier had to...
When I imported my gear, the supplier had to certify, via documentation, that the machines had not been used before, in any setting. I think this would have only affected Quarantine procedures -...
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10th Aug 2010, 03:02 AM
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Attached is a copy of the accessories catalogue....
Attached is a copy of the accessories catalogue. Part numbers shaded in red are stocked items - everything else has a minimum order quanity, so design your systems using only the red parts to save...
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9th Aug 2010, 05:27 PM
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Stustoys - is your system SLR or PDI? From the...
Stustoys - is your system SLR or PDI? From the website there is an LT-8 pump and an LT-8W pump - which I believe to be SLR and PDI pumps, respectively. PDI works by pressurising the lines to the...
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9th Aug 2010, 04:24 PM
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I have had one confirmed order so far, besides my...
I have had one confirmed order so far, besides my own. I am trying to source a catalogue of accessories so that everyone can quote part numbers to me for their orders. There is quite a range of gear,...
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8th Aug 2010, 11:19 PM
Thread: Show us your mill
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Here is my contribution. You will notice the...
Here is my contribution. You will notice the normal base is gone - replaced by a home made one. This means the coolant tank and the coolant pump mount went AWOL as well. Read on to see why.
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8th Aug 2010, 10:32 PM
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I would like to apologise to anyone waiting to...
I would like to apologise to anyone waiting to see the photos I have FINALLY got around to doing today. Life gets in the way sometimes - as do holidays, rush jobs, important projects, and other...
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7th Aug 2010, 05:42 PM
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Save this machine - LANDIS PLAIN CYLINDRICAL GRINDER - on Ebay!
LANDIS PLAIN CYLINDRICAL GRINDER, TYPE C - 14 x 36 - GC - eBay, Equipment, Machinery, Metalworking, Industrial. (end time 17-Aug-10 15:04:04 AEST)
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7th Aug 2010, 01:46 AM
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I reckon the pump they list as US$95 is the one...
I reckon the pump they list as US$95 is the one they quoted US$88 to me.
Shipping would be with SFC - China Postal Service starts from US$0.95 - they pick up and then use one of UPS, DHL, FEDEX,... -
6th Aug 2010, 01:20 PM
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eskimo - only the junctions that use the meter at...
eskimo - only the junctions that use the meter at each and every oil point are as simple as you suggest. The junctions that mount the meters, and then have lines to each oil point are much more...
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6th Aug 2010, 01:23 AM
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Finally got all the prices. Most of the importnat...
Finally got all the prices. Most of the importnat parts are below. There are some bits I havent priced here - its taken ages to get this far :~ - but they wouldnt add much to a system cost.
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5th Aug 2010, 03:15 AM
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Learnt quite a bit about lubrication of machines...
Learnt quite a bit about lubrication of machines over the last couple of days.:rolleyes: I dicovered that there were at least 4 types of systems - with a lot of overlap in their usage and...
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3rd Aug 2010, 11:39 PM
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I am pretty sure that the individual pumps would...
I am pretty sure that the individual pumps would fit in Australia Posts 3kg Prepaid satchel at $10.30 each. If some of the purchasers lived close together I could send them packed together by courier...
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3rd Aug 2010, 07:38 PM
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If I was you I would wait a while before you...
If I was you I would wait a while before you purchase anything - unless your need is urgent. I have received a reply from one manufacturer and they sell the Y-6.3 for under US$20 FOB Shanghai. 12...
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3rd Aug 2010, 04:35 PM
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From what I have read there are at least two...
From what I have read there are at least two different operating systems used in manual pumps - Single Line Resistance(SLR) and Positive Displacement Injectors(PDI). Quite different in operation....